Notice Information
Notice Title
Procurement of Electromagnetic Field Survey Meter Equipment (EMFSME)
Notice Description
1. Introduction 1.1. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to maintain a Radio Frequency Monitoring capability, therefore has a requirement to procure Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meters on behalf of the Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OIDT), part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). 1.2. OIDT are responsible for ensuring enduring capability as long as the capability is required by front line commands. OI DT are responsible for Tri-Service and pan-platform General Purpose Test and Measuring Equipment (GPTME), which is essential for the maintenance and setting to work activities of Land, Sea and Air equipment assets. GPTME is comprised of mechanical and electrical items capable of being used in support of more than one weapon system, platform or equipment. 1.3. This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted in the first instance competitively. 2. Background 2.1. Radio frequency (RF) monitoring is required during monthly and 6 monthly scheduled maintenance and whenever there is an over exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) reported. These surveys are policy at sites with radar and transmitters producing high energy emissions, ensuring working areas are safe and that specified EMF levels are met at site boundaries. A number of safe systems of work and risk assessments across MOD specify a requirement for RF monitoring using this type of equipment. 3. RFI intended outcomes 3.1. This RFI aims to achieve the following outcomes: - Explore the supply market. - Inform the procurement strategy that will deliver best value for Defence. - Enable the implementation of an enduring solution for commencement from potentially January 2025, subject to change. 4. RFI Procedure 4.1. The results and analysis of this RFI shall not constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise. Any formal procurement process will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant Procurement Law. 5. How to submit responses to this RFI 5.1. Respondents should provide information in accordance with the format provided in Annex A in PDF, quoting the RFI reference on all documentation. Please provide your response via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), responses will be accepted until 17:00 on Friday 11th October 2024. The Authority may decide to contact you directly to clarify any points raised in your response. If you require any further information, we invite you to submit final clarification questions via the DSP no later than Friday 4th October 2024. We will respond by Wednesday 10th October 2024. Please do not respond via email as this will not be considered. 5.2. You will need to register on the portal to submit a response. Instructions on how to register can be found at the link below: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration ALL DOCUMENTS ARE STILL VALID, DATE EXTENDED
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-33824cf0-0a8a-4c44-9a24-427cf69bc35d
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aa9e13-89c5-4244-9753-f07f0594cfec
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Not specified
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Oct 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 18 Oct 2024Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DEESIDE
- Postcode
- CH5 2LS
- Post Town
- Chester
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL3 North Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Flintshire
- Electoral Ward
- Queensferry and Sealand
- Westminster Constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aa9e13-89c5-4244-9753-f07f0594cfec
2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d17830d-b2f1-4d03-a171-c71f15677b34
2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89896c7-0556-4447-aec6-5ecfe4174c7a
2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4c886d-7093-44eb-8ed9-c911bbcfa612
2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17803144-18ea-471d-907a-cab6e6467eb6
30th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb53f81-9505-4173-87bc-103de7387486
18th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b102841-cc6f-49e1-88ad-543f97caf2c8
13th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58732
RFI - Procurement of Electromagnetic Field Survey Meter Equipment -
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/58732/detail.si
RFI - Procurement of Electromagnetic Field Survey Meter Equipment
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